PANC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC · PANC), Anchorage, AK. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ted Stevens Anchorage International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z
valid 1800Z to 0000ZTAF PANC 211720Z 2118/2224 12004KT P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC035 FM212000 15006KT 5SM -RA BR SCT009 OVC020 FM220100 15010G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM220400 16010G22KT P6SM FEW050 BKN120 FM220800 16006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM221800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2000Z | Initial | 120° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | FM | 150° at 6 kt | 5 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0400Z | FM | 150° at 10-22 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | 160° at 10-22 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1800Z | FM | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PANC?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z for Ted Stevens Anchorage International reads: TAF PANC 211720Z 2118/2224 12004KT P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC035 FM212000 15006KT 5SM -RA BR SCT009 OVC020 FM220100 15010G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM220400 16010G22KT P6SM FEW050 BKN120 FM220800 16006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM221800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about PANC
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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